Can't stop, won't stop

Can't stop, won't stop

I continue to drown myself in games... and try desperately to keep up.

I snuck in my preorder for MGS3 Subsistence last week and got the MG Saga DVD -- a cool preorder bonus if you ask me. Short but sweet.
I can't wait for the game. The online looks fun.

I also picked up Onimusha (4): Dawn of Dreams.
Haven't even checked it out yet, I'll likely get to it this weekend..

And just because it was $10 and I had enough interest:Front Mission 4

The PS2 continues to get great support for arcade shooters (shmups).
I got two in the mail recently:Raiden III - (Seibu Kaihatsu/Moss/Taito)

If you've played Raiden before and/or are a fan, you know what to expect.
The formula hasn't changed... much. Bullet patterns come fast but allow for a little more room than the newer hardcore stuff (See Ibara below). Killing the enemies quickly is preferred.
This one is fun 2 players. There is your standard arcade, score attack, and boss rush modes.
Apparently, there's also a mode called 'double play' which allows 1 player to control both ships at once with the two analog sticks. Madness! I haven't tried the mode yet but will soon (I heard Japanese Ikaruga players were doing this).
You can also save and view replays and check out a gallery.

Developer Cave delivers the goods when it comes to the hardcore shmups. And their latest arcade to PS2 offering comes correct. Ibara is fantastic - fast and frantic. Some bullet patterns are borderline ridiculous... thankfully, you have a variety of firepower and bombs to back you up.
There is a PS2 exclusive 'arrange mode', a gallery, an extended mode, 2 player mode, blah blah blah... It's awesome, I shall say no more...

sea of games

if you don't own Snake Eater, but enjoyed it, Subsistence might be worth the purchase for the extra stuff and online modes... I'll have more to say about it once I'm knee deep into it.

I can't wait to start Onimusha: DoD, I've really enjoyed the first 3. This one is supposed to have many new elements. An unlockable 2 player co-op mode? Hellz yesh!! It's $39.99, but I'm not sure a price drop will come any sooner than Thanksgiving / Christmas.

Raiden is a great shooter series. It hasn't evolved much over the years, but it is still a blast to play, and that is what's most important. Part III makes some welcome additions, and the 'Double Play' mode will make even the most hardcore shmup players take notice.

I got screwed

I never got my copy of Metal Gear Saga when i pre-ordered mines. I pre-ordered it in February and when it was time to pick up my game i was told by a gamestop employee "i have no idea what is Metal Gear Saga". Oh well maybe i'll find it some where.